I Transmigrated into a Scummy Alpha and Stole the Heroine from Her Tragic Romance - Chapter 64.1

The Alpha’s pheromones steadily flowed into the Omega’s glands. The scent of blooming gardenias, laced with a hint of moisture, lingered in the air.

Yu Peirong took a deep breath, savoring the sweet aroma of the Omega’s pheromones. She wrapped her arms around Qi Xiyao’s slender waist and gently pressed her against the cool wall.

Qi Xiyao faced away from her. From Yu Peirong’s perspective, she could clearly see the elegant curve of her arched back. Her fingers moved just as they had earlier, tracing along the Omega’s spine. But unlike during the day, the night carried a mysterious charm that stirred a desire to explore even deeper. The soft sighs from the Omega did not stop her movements.

The warm water pouring from above had a slightly sticky heat. The pheromones swirled in the steamy air. Yu Peirong held her by the waist and guided her forward as the water trickled up and down.

Qi Xiyao braced herself against the glass door, her hands pressing harder. Her breathing quickened, and a dark mist gathered in her eyes. The moisture shimmered, heavy with emotion, as if it might spill at any moment.

Her long hair fell over her shoulders, soaked by the water. Yu Peirong leaned closer, using her own body as support, resting against the wall as she turned her head and gently touched Qi Xiyao’s cheek.

Their kiss was wild and intense. From the very beginning, someone had deepened the force behind it. Qi Xiyao bit her lip, not holding back. The pain made Yu Peirong retaliate just as fiercely.

No one knew how long they stayed in the shower. Eventually, Yu Peirong carefully dried Qi Xiyao’s body, carried her to bed, and pulled the blanket over her.

Just as she was about to get up, a hand hooked around her leg. The Omega’s soft toes brushed gently along her calf, leaving a tingling sensation behind.

“Yu Peirong.”

“Hmm?”

“You’re leaving so quickly. Are you going to see that Omega with the cherry blossom scent?”

Yu Peirong paused for a moment, unsure whether to laugh or cry. Just as she was about to explain, Qi Xiyao pulled the blanket over her head like a child who refused to listen.

“I didn’t.”

Yu Peirong knew it was pointless to argue with someone who had been drinking, but she still felt wronged. She didn’t understand why her wife would create such a strange scene, so she quickly explained again.

Qi Xiyao asked, “Really? I don’t believe you.”

Yu Peirong looked at her with a wounded expression. “I swear on my life.”

Before she could finish speaking, Qi Xiyao sat up and pulled her into a kiss. The scents of citrus tea and gardenia blended in the air, forming a sweet fragrance. But on her lips, Yu Peirong could still faintly taste the sweetness of cherry blossoms.

Yu Peirong’s breathing grew heavy once more. She steadied herself by holding Qi Xiyao’s shoulders.

“Yaoyao”

Qi Xiyao grabbed her, guiding her forward. She stared straight into her eyes and said each word slowly and seriously.

“Then prove it to me. Or admit it. You are not capable.”

Yu Peirong was more than capable.

She was a top-tier Alpha. There was no way she would back down from such a challenge, especially when Qi Xiyao was the one initiating. She kissed her again, this time with even more intensity, completely giving in to her desire.

The next morning, Yu Peirong woke up earlier than usual. She had developed a habit of morning exercise and rarely slept past seven. Even today was considered late for her.

Since the guests had all been drinking the night before, no one got up to make breakfast. Yu Peirong went for a jog and brought back enough breakfast for everyone.

An Xiaomachi had just woken up when she smelled fresh soy milk. It was her favorite among all breakfast foods. She ran out cheerfully, only to see Yu Peirong calmly unpacking the breakfast containers one by one.

Zhao Yuan had also gotten up early and froze for a moment when she saw Yu Peirong.

According to rumors, Yu Peirong had a bad temper and was extremely lazy. No one ever expected her to go out of her way to bring breakfast for others.

But she not only brought food, she made sure it was enough for everyone. She even included both Chinese and Western options, clearly considering each person’s preferences.

Gu Jinhua laughed and began eating, then instinctively reached for her phone. Only then did she remember that the production team had taken it away.

Now they were using phones provided by the show, which only had limited functions like contacting specific people or online shopping.

After breakfast, it was time for the first heartbeat vote. Everyone had to send an anonymous message to the person who caught their attention.

This dating show had a similar format to a once-popular show in Huaxia called “If You Are the One.” Everyone cast a first impression vote that could not be changed. From then on, they had to initiate dates on their own.

On the final day, the contestant with the highest heartbeat value, decided by a vote split between other guests and viewers, would receive a mysterious gift. If mutual interest existed, those couples would move on to the next season together.

To ensure the show remained authentic, each guest only signed for one season. Whether they returned depended on whether they successfully matched.

A few minutes later, Yu Peirong received two anonymous heartbeat messages. She was a little surprised.

There were three Omegas: Qi Xiyao, An Xiaomachi, and Zhao Yuan. It was known that Zhao Yuan had feelings for Lu Zhiyao. So one message was likely from Qi Xiyao. But what about the other one?

Yu Peirong looked over at An Xiaomachi, who was chatting and laughing with Gu Jinhua. The two were teasing each other playfully. Yu Peirong had hardly spoken to An Xiaomachi, except for a brief exchange during Qi Xiyao’s filming.

At that moment, Lu Zhiyao suddenly looked up and locked eyes with her.

In his gaze, which carried a subtle smile, Yu Peirong saw layers of emotion. She recognized the look immediately.

It was meant to provoke her.

Yu Peirong smiled coldly in her heart, though her face remained calm. She reported the vote to the director and deleted the message without hesitation. Then she sent a short message to Qi Xiyao.

Qi Xiyao arrived later than usual that morning. She had returned to her own room to take a shower. When she came out, she looked refreshed and no longer tired.

They had barely slept. Yu Peirong had likely only rested for an hour or two. On the way to the restaurant, Qi Xiyao asked if she was feeling exhausted.

Yu Peirong replied, “If you really want to know, you can try again tonight.” Then she yawned and leaned back in the car to sleep, leaving Qi Xiyao both amused and helpless. She shook Yu Peirong’s hand playfully.

The restaurant officially opened at ten. All the guests arrived by eight thirty to prepare the food. Luckily, they did not have to cook complicated Chinese dishes. Yu Peirong decided to make a creamy mushroom puff pastry soup, with help from An Xiaomachi and Gu Jinhua.

The two were about the same age. An Xiaomachi had just graduated college. Though she was professionally trained and highly capable, she was cheerful and outgoing. She and Gu Jinhua chatted quietly, talking about gossip from the entertainment industry.

“Zheng Xiuxue? Isn’t she your cousin or something?” An Xiaomachi asked.

Though she was an Omega, An Xiaomachi had a bold personality. She was unafraid to discuss Yu Peirong’s connection to Zheng Xiuxue even in front of her.

Yu Peirong, being a top Alpha, had sharp hearing. She caught every word but chose not to respond.

While she prepared ingredients, she overheard the story of Gu Jinhua and Zheng Xiuxue.

Gu Jinhua was the scriptwriter assigned to Zheng Xiuxue. Although still in school, she was skilled in political intrigue and had a talent for writing complex female characters. Her stories were well received, especially by women.

In recent years, GL dramas had gained popularity. Many producers saw the potential and were eager to enter the market.

Gu Jinhua focused more on storytelling than romance. After a suggestion from her director, she decided to join this dating show to observe real-life relationships up close.

She had a small conflict with Zheng Xiuxue in the past. It was nothing serious, just a few disagreements over trivial matters.

Gu Jinhua had a sweet, doll-like face and was usually easy to get along with, unless the topic involved her scripts. She was very particular about her leads and had even argued with actors over it.

Though she and Zheng Xiuxue had tension at first, their relationship gradually improved. Sometimes they even had dinner together, supposedly to discuss scripts.

An Xiaomachi noticed the gentle smile on her face whenever she mentioned Zheng Xiuxue. She felt their relationship seemed somewhat ambiguous and asked, “Does she know you joined this dating show?”

Gu Jinhua grinned. “Of course. I made sure she did.”

She said nothing more on the topic and changed the subject.

The mushrooms were chopped, the pastry dough was baking, and Yu Peirong was stirring chopped scallions into the creamy soup. As she stepped out to get more ingredients, she saw Lu Zhiyao talking to Zhao Yuan.

She could not hear their conversation, but Zhao Yuan’s cheeks were flushed. When they noticed someone approaching, Lu Zhiyao gave a soft cough and gently nudged Zhao Yuan aside.

He pinched her earlobe, a sensitive area for Omegas because of the pheromone glands. This action was clearly flirtatious. Zhao Yuan tensed briefly, then raised her hand and pinched his ear in return.

Watching them interact so openly, Yu Peirong was surprised by how quickly their relationship had progressed. Without a script, it almost looked staged.

Given Lu Zhiyao’s flirtatious nature, she would not be surprised if he had already won her over.

What she didn’t expect was that the famously cold Zhao Yuan would be the first to fall.

Gu Jinhua quickly unlocked her phone. She looked exactly like someone sneaking around, but despite the suspicious behavior, this young Alpha smiled slightly at the camera, showing a perfect row of eight teeth. Strangely, no one could bring themselves to dislike her.

She pressed a finger to her lips in a “shush” gesture, then quickly typed a message. Using the phone provided by the production team, she scanned a QR code and added someone’s contact.

Comments exploded in the livestream:

“Wait, she can do that?”
“This mysterious heartbeat is really mysterious”
“What are you all talking about? I don’t get it at all”
“I need to know who Gu Jinhua is messaging. This is important. I thought she and An Xiaomachi had potential, but are they already over?”

The romance analysts watching the feed noticed everything. When they saw Gu Jinhua acting this way, they couldn’t help but laugh. Still, taking back a personal phone was against the rules. Even if she could put it back before anyone noticed, it was not something that should be encouraged.

Just as one analyst was about to call the director, the 4K camera zoomed in, revealing her chat screen.

“Can you help me order a bouquet of flowers? I’ll send you the address.”

The person on the other end replied with three confused emoji in a row, clearly annoyed.

“What do you mean? Are you trying to chase someone? You can’t handle it yourself so you need me?”

“Just do it. I’ll explain everything next time we meet.”

The other person did not reply, but Gu Jinhua smiled as if she were certain everything would go smoothly. She left humming a cheerful tune.

Later, everyone had a quick lunch. At some point, Gu Jinhua stepped out for a while. No one knew where she went, but she came back with a faint smile, and no one asked about it.

The restaurant’s earnings that day were solid. In the evening, An Xiaomachi finally got to eat the outdoor barbecue she had been craving. After dinner, Du Xi suggested they go to a nearby park for a boat ride to help with digestion.

Yu Peirong was still tired from the night before and had planned to rest, but seeing everyone in high spirits, she didn’t want to ruin the mood and decided to go along.

The evening breeze was cool and crisp. Spring nights still carried a slight chill, causing hair to flutter and tangle in the wind. Yu Peirong walked along the water’s edge beside Qi Xiyao. They saw the pointed tips of lotus leaves beginning to turn green, signaling that early summer was near.

Since arriving in this world, time had seemed to move slowly. Yu Peirong had been focused on filming and was now preparing for Qi Xiyao’s second role. She hadn’t realized summer was already approaching.

In the dark, she gently held Qi Xiyao’s hand and then let go.

Not far away, Zhao Yuan seemed upset about something. Lu Zhiyao was trying to comfort her. Though he always appeared calm and collected, when he was with her, he seemed more approachable. In truth, their relationship was fragile, and even a small issue could drive them apart.

Lu Zhiyao spoke to her in a soft voice, trying to coax her with sweet words. Before he managed to win her over, he acted like the type of man who would pull the stars from the sky just to impress her.

But most Alphas had a tendency to become bored easily. Perhaps it was something biological. Alphas could mark multiple Omegas, while Omegas usually bonded with only one Alpha for life.

Watching Lu Zhiyao, Yu Peirong thought of his role in the original novel. There, he was a powerful antagonist who almost destroyed the Yu family and nearly sacrificed the male lead. If not for the fact that the Yu family had resorted to some despicable methods to survive, they would have lost everything.

Even so, that event had left the Yu family deeply weakened.

To this day, Yu Peirong still did not know how the Yu family eventually brought down Lu Zhiyao.

The swan-shaped boats were designed for two people. They looked clean and beautifully made. Colored lights floated across the water like real swans gliding over a shimmering surface. Yu Peirong sat in one and took several pictures of Qi Xiyao.

Qi Xiyao wore a knitted dress. It was a simple style, but her figure brought out its beauty. With no need for excessive accessories, her graceful features stood out clearly. She looked elegant and serene.

Yu Peirong could not help but think again that if she were a photographer, she would also choose an artist like Qi Xiyao. She had incredible presence and adapted well to any styling. If her unedited photos already looked this good, there was no need to even mention her magazine shoots.

Yu Peirong saved the photos happily, planning to post them all on Weibo later so Qi Xiyao’s fans could enjoy them.

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